Head of Demon

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HADB N° : 177
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : MK 23, KM 62.3.20, NKM 04.3.5
Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Number of Findspot : 68
Dimensions : h = 8.2 cm
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration

Description :

This demon with shaggy hair and dark circles around his eyes looks furious. A strange, bristling moustache tops the mouth, which is widely split and open. The earlobes are deformed.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 100 b

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 456, K.p. Ha. 1287.354

MIZUNO Seiichi - 1963 - The Ancient Art of Afghanistan - P. 166

ROWLAND Benjamin - 1971 - Art of Afghanistan. Objects from the Kabul Museum - fig. 123